Agno, officially the Municipality of Agno (; ; Sambal: Babali nin Agno; ), is a municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.
Etymology The name Agno was derived from the fruit, mango (Tagalog: mangga), and a species of swamp tree called “cited agnus-castus”, a chaste tree used for medicinal concoctions to relieve pain and illness. It was known to be abundant in the area. Over time, the name “Agno” was retained and adopted as the official name of the town.
History Agno was formally established as a municipality in 1791. During the Spanish and early American periods, it was part of the province of Zambales.
On October 15, 1903, by virtue of Act No. 945, entitled “An Act Reducing the Twenty-five Municipalities of the Province of Zambales to Fifteen,” while still part of the Province of Zambales, the municipality of Agno retained its existing boundaries.
On November 30, 1903, by virtue of Act No. 1004, the municipalities of Bolinao, Alaminos, San Isidro (Burgos), and Infanta were annexed to the Province of Pangasinan.
On December 19, 1903, by virtue of Act No. 1029, Act No. 1004 was amended to include the municipalities of Anda, Bani, and Agno among those annexed to the Province of Pangasinan.
Geography The Municipality of Agno is characterized by rolling terrain and rainfed rice fields. Near the poblacion, or town plaza, the road passes along the Mabini river or (Balincaguing River), which drains into the South China Sea further west. The town plaza is home to a centuries-old Roman Catholic church, as well as one of the first congregations of the Philippine Independent Church. The town shares borders with the town of Bani to the north, the town of Mabini and Alaminos to the east and with Burgos to the south. Contrary to popular belief, the Agno River does not pass this municipality.
Agno is situated from the provincial capital Lingayen, and from the country's capital city of Manila.
Barangays Agno is politically subdivided into 17 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Allabon Aloleng Bangan Oda Baruan Boboy Cayungnan Dangley Gayusan Macaboboni Magsaysay Namatucan Patar Poblacion East Poblacion West San Juan Tupa Viga
Climate
Demographics
Economy
The town's main livelihood is fishing and agriculture, although a number of her sons and daughters work as doctors, physical therapist, nurses, engineers, computer programmers and accountants in numerous countries around the globe. On top of that, the town produces successful teachers, policemen and policewomen, and lawyers.
During the summer months of April and May the town's market abounds with fresh fruits such as mangoes and duhat, as well as fresh catch such as tuna, flying fish, grouper, lobsters and other seafood.
Tourism The town is home to natural attractions such as the Mabini river, the Umbrella Rocks in Sabangan, as well as several beaches, Agno Beach being the longest and most popular. There are several other beaches hidden along the coast such as the Macaboboni cove (which features a small cave) as well as a white beach in Barangay Gayusan. To the southern end of Agno Beach, one can dive from a two-story-high rock amidst crashing waves and end up in a beautiful coral garden below.
Culture
Government Local government
Agno, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of Pangasinan, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.
Elected officials
+ Members of the Agno Municipal Government(2025-2028) Position Name Congressman Arthur F. Celeste (NP) Municipal Mayor John N. Celeste (NPC) Municipal Vice-Mayor Jonathan G. Doromal (API) Municipal Councilors Jefferlyn P. Dela Concha (API) Jhon Lester N. Natividad (API) Kristine N. Feble (API) Larry P. Sagun (API) Edilberto C. Manalastas (API) Micah Alvin S. Gimelo (API) Lorna N. Nivera (API) Obed N. Sison (NPC)
Education The Agno Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public elementary and high schools.
Primary and elementary schools
Agno Central School Allabon Elementary School Aloleng Elementary School Aroas Elementary School Bani UMC Precious Learners Center Baruan Elementary School Calomboyan Elementary School Cayungnan Elementary School Creative Gems Learning Center Dasol UMC Learning Center Don A. Evangelista Memorial Elementary School Eastern Gate Christian Academy Emmanuel's Way Educational Institutions Great Heritage School of Sta. Barbara First Asian Learning Center of Northern Luzon Harvent School Foundation Horizon Educational Learning Centre JN Montessori and High School Juan Niño Elementary School Justice Potenciano P. Pecson Elementary School Macaboboni Elementary School Mother Lourdes Learning School Namatucan Elementary School Patar Elementary School Precious Dream School PSU-Infanta Laborary School Rev. Teodorico A. Vidal Christian School San Juan Elementary School Silvery Christian Academy Sunbeam Methodist Christian School The United Methodist Church Agno Kiddie School Tupa Elementary School Urbiztondo Catholic School Viga Elementary School
Secondary schools Abagatanen Integrated School Agno National High School Bangan-Oda National High School Gayusan Integrated School Mapita Integrated School
Higher educational institutions Lingayen Technological Institute Señor Tesoro College Philippine College of Science and Technology
References
External links
Agno Profile at PhilAtlas.com Municipal Profile at the National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines Agno at the Pangasinan Government Website Local Governance Performance Management System [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Agno, Pangasinan website